Prognostic Effect of Complex Karyotype, Monosomal Karyotype, and Chromosome 17  Abnormalities in B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

The effect of monosomal karyotype (MK), complex karyotype (CK) and chromosome 17 abnormalities on prognosis in B-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (B-ALL) has not yet been established. We conducted a retrospective analysis of prognostic factors on 237 adult patients with B-ALL treated at our institution. Our results showed that MK and CK do not play a predictive role in patients with B-ALL, but further study is required to determine whether specific changes on chromosome 17 might have prognostic value.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Study Source Type: research